Unit Secretary, Pediatric Behavioral Health

Overview

Join our team at the esteemed Brenner Children's Hospital team, a proud member of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. As a Unit Secretary (Full-Time, Days) in our Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit, you'll be an integral part of assisting clinical staff in our commitment to deliver advanced and compassionate care to our young patients and their families.

Supports assigned unit by performing clerical duties such as secretarial, receptionist and other designated activities. Provides indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmentally specific care. 

Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule: Full-Time-40hrs weekly, 5 (8hr) shifts weekly, M-F, Day Shift: 6:30am-3pm
• Department: Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Location:  Brenner Children's Hospital, AHWFB, Winston-Salem, NC  

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO: Accrue up to 200 hours/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters
• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement: Secure your future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions, ensuring financial peace of mind.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred.
• Clerical experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 
• Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary.
• Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers by following established procedures. 
• Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information. 
• Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms. 
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner. 
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development. 
• Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations. 
• Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits. 
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

         SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Where You’ll Work: 

Discover an enriching Unit Secretary career at Brenner Children's Hospital, nestled in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As part of the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center family, you'll interact with over 150 full-time pediatric experts across 30+ subspecialties, along with dedicated pediatric surgical specialists. With over 4,500 annual admissions and 21,000 subspecialty visits, your role as a Unit Secretary will be pivotal in assisting with providing exceptional care and making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our vibrant community. 

 If you are a dedicated unit secretary looking to make a difference in supporting patient care, we welcome you to be a part of our team in the Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit at Brenner Children’s Hospital. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.  Apply today!